L lane223 Member Joined Sep 14, 2007 Messages 113 Location Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain. Dec 12, 2008 #1 Here's a ebony El Grande with a oil finish. My opinion is with this wood, a BLO/CA finish makes it look like black plastic. The wood grip is Amboyna. Attachments Ebony El Grande 2.jpg 60.6 KB · Views: 205 Ebony El Grnade open 2.jpg 60.8 KB · Views: 255
Here's a ebony El Grande with a oil finish. My opinion is with this wood, a BLO/CA finish makes it look like black plastic. The wood grip is Amboyna.
thewishman Member Joined Mar 9, 2006 Messages 8,225 Location Reynoldsburg, Ohio, USA. Dec 12, 2008 #2 Very nice work. Love the grip - both the wood and the contrast. I need to try making a grip.
Skye Member Joined Jan 3, 2006 Messages 3,487 Location Rock Hill, SC Dec 12, 2008 #3 I've never made one of those. Did you have to thread the grip to get it to work?
akbar24601 Member Joined Nov 4, 2008 Messages 783 Location Scottsdale, AZ Dec 12, 2008 #4 Beautiful, very nice work! I like the contrast of the grip too.
N Nick Member Joined Oct 16, 2006 Messages 650 Location Lakewood, WA, USA. Dec 12, 2008 #5 That is a most beautiful pen, especially with the grip. It is a nice surprise when the cap is removed, great photo as well.
That is a most beautiful pen, especially with the grip. It is a nice surprise when the cap is removed, great photo as well.
G george Member Joined Jan 17, 2006 Messages 458 Location Ljubljana, Slovenia. Dec 12, 2008 #6 Great work. Nice design also.
ahoiberg Member Joined Apr 10, 2007 Messages 1,765 Location Ames, IA, USA. Dec 12, 2008 #7 well done!
toolcrazy Member Joined Dec 23, 2006 Messages 5,408 Location Port Orchard, WA Dec 12, 2008 #8 Too cool. Nice work.
L lane223 Member Joined Sep 14, 2007 Messages 113 Location Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain. Dec 12, 2008 #9 Here's the link over at pen makers guild: http://www.penmakersguild.com/articles/woodgrippen.pdf Didn't need to thread the grip. Basically, you turn down an original grip and put the wood "tube" on.
Here's the link over at pen makers guild: http://www.penmakersguild.com/articles/woodgrippen.pdf Didn't need to thread the grip. Basically, you turn down an original grip and put the wood "tube" on.
PaulDoug Member Joined Mar 2, 2008 Messages 3,488 Location Benton City, WA. Dec 12, 2008 #10 Awesome pen! The craftsmanship is remarkable! The wood grip really sets it off.
Skye Member Joined Jan 3, 2006 Messages 3,487 Location Rock Hill, SC Dec 12, 2008 #11 Thanks for that link! Very nice!